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Having problems knowing what size button maker you have?

Want to know how to identify your button maker?

Usually the model # represents the size for Tecre button Makers. I was asked what size is a model #275:
Model 100 is 1" and Model 150 is 1-1/2" etc. so #275 should mean 2-3/4"
but Tecre does not make that size. It is in fact a 2-3/8" machine and
you’re right 2-1/4" do not fit. You need to order 2-3/8" button parts or
2-1/4" BAM buttons. BAM is for badgeaminit but OUCH! don’t buy them
there, they’re too expensive.

How to identify your button size. It is possible to simply measure a button but it is often the case that they are not exactly say 2-1/4" even if it is a 2-1/4" machine. I just measured the diameter of a 2-1/4". It is 2.198". And then you have different manufacturers, particularly Dr Don's and Badge-A-Minit make non-standard button sizes.

Look for a Model Number!
Identify the Manufacturer!

Step 1. Identify the make / manufacturer of your button maker. If the model number is not clear identify the button maker by style and colour.